Last Umayyad Silver Dirham : Marwan II أخر and similar items

House of Emirates in London is thrilled to offer its elite clientele an extraordinary and historically significant Umayyad Silver Dirham, struck in Wasit 129 AH/ 746?747 AD under the reign of Caliph Marwan II ? the last ruler of the Umayyad dynasty. Mint: Wasit Date: AH 129 / 746?747 AD v Weight: 2.92g Diameter: 24mm Grade: AU/AU Reference: Album 142 The Final Silver Voice of Umayyad Power This remarkable silver dirham was struck just three years before the Abbasid Revolution brought Umayyad rule to a dramatic end in 750 AD. Coins of Marwan II represent the final chapter of nearly a century of Umayyad governance that began in 661 AD ? making late-date issues such as AH 129 particularly desirable among advanced collectors. W?si? was one of the most important administrative and military centers of the era, serving as a strategic stronghold during the dynasty?s final struggles. This coin stands as a tangible witness to that turbulent and transformative moment in Islamic history. Design Calligraphic Excellence Following the great monetary reforms of Abd al-Malik, this dirham features: Striking early Kufic script of refined architectural beauty Central Shahada inscription in bold linear form Reverse Qur?anic inscriptions affirming Islamic monotheism Clear mint and date formula naming W?si? and AH 129 Well-defined concentric borders and balanced strike The epigraphy remains impressively sharp, with elegant linear geometry characteristic of late Umayyad silver coinage. At 2.92 grams, the coin aligns closely with Umayyad dirham standards and presents exceptional eye appeal. Investment Historical Importance Struck under the last Umayyad caliph Minted shortly before the fall of the dynasty From a key Iraqi mint of high historical relevance Scarcer late-date emission (AH 129) Highly sought after by serious Islamic and Early Caliphate collectors This is not merely a coin ? it is a closing chapter of dynastic history, preserved in silver.